Gateshead FC's attendance crisis has reached a new low as they drew their lowest turnout in years for their National League fixture against Eastleigh. The match saw a paltry 431 fans in attendance, with fewer than 400 of them being home fans. This is a worrying statistic, especially considering the fixture was on a Sunday, with no competition from neighboring Newcastle United. The last time Gateshead drew a crowd under 500 for a league fixture was April 2019, when 470 turned out on a Tuesday night versus Fylde. You have to go back to January 2018 to find the last time the Saturday attendance was under 500. The National League itself has seen a significant increase in attendance over the past decade, with the average attendance growing from 902 to 1265 in the National League North and from 653 to 1255 in the South. However, Gateshead's attendance has been a concern for some time, and this latest turnout is a cause for alarm. The club's management will need to take action to address this issue and ensure the club's future.